Lexapro (Escitalopram)

OverviewLexapro is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in adults and in adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17. Lexapro is also known by its drug name, Escitalopram.

Lexapro is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Lexapro is believed to work by changing the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

How do I take it?Prescribing information states that Lexapro is taken once daily.

Lexapro comes in tablet and oral solution forms.

Side effectsThe FDA-approved label for Lexapro lists common side effects including drowsiness, problems sleepi... read more

OverviewLexapro is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in adults and in adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17. Lexapro is also known by its drug name, Escitalopram.

Lexapro is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Lexapro is believed to work by changing the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

How do I take it?Prescribing information states that Lexapro is taken once daily.

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